CVE-2023-49040 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on Tneda AX1803 routers via the adslPwd parameter in the internet settings form.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-49040?

CVE-2023-49040 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Tenda Ax1803 Firmware, published on 27 Nov 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in Tneda AX1803 v.1.0.0.1 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the adslPwd parameter in the form_fast_setting_internet_set function.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49040?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ax1803 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49040?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-49040 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-49040 exists.

All Tenda Ax1803 Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-44x4-c385-mp6p.

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